Student Services

• My Library Account: login in to My Library Account to renew items online or pay fines.
• Request items: delivery of items between campuses.
• Suggest materials for purchase: Complete the purchase request form to suggest materials for the library's collection.

Chromebooks, hotspots, and calculators are available for checkout. For more information, review our Equipment Guide.

• Renew items online at My Library account.
• Request any item by placing a hold from the Library catalog.
• If you need help renewing items or paying fines, please contact any Central Piedmont Library location.

Check out textbooks for in library use for many Central Piedmont classes.

Interlibrary Loan Services are provided for current Central Piedmont students, faculty, and staff. Borrowers are responsible for following the Interlibrary Loan policy, found on the Library Policies page, before requesting materials.

• request articles through interlibrary loan
• request books through interlibrary loan

All library locations offer labs with printing, scanning, and wireless access.

All library locations offer designated study spaces. Study rooms are available at library locations.

The Makerspace offers audio and video recording, 3D printing, large format printing, laser engraving and cutting, sewing and embroidery, vinyl cutting, and an array of arts and craft supplies to help you get started making. Learn more about our Makerspace.

• research topic/question development
• finding and evaluating online and print research sources
• using the Library’s search tools
• citation support

Review our Citations Guide.

• Basic computer hardware and software usage
• Basic Internet usage
• Basic functions in Microsoft Office
• Basic functions in Google Drive
• Using basic functions in Central Piedmont email
• Connecting to WiFi
• Navigating and using Brightspace (does not include help setting up textbook publisher products, such as Pearson)

Visit the Digital Literacy Learning Space, where you can take a digital skills assessment and schedule an appointment for technology help. Or refer to the "How to Get Support" section of this page to learn how to make an appointment.

Central Piedmont is an official Northstar testing/proctoring site. The Northstar self-directed digital skills assessment is not a placement test. It is a tool that helps you to understand your technology skill levels better and helps you focus on the areas where you might need technology training.

The Central Piedmont Library collaborates directly with all departments and programs to support digital literacy. You can also receive technology support at any of the college’s Student Technology Center locations or via the Service Desk.

• Walk-in, chat, and text: all locations feature diverse staff at service desks and via online chat or text ready to help with quick questions.
• For additional support, appointments can be made for research assistance, citation help, and digital technology assistance, including Brightspace help. 
• Review Library Policies for student appointment guidelines.
• Get help via chat, text, email or an appointment.